Evidence-Based vs. Research-Based Programs for Dyslexics

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Tue, 2016-05-24 12:33

Are you hearing a lot about the latest and greatest research-based programs on learning disabilities like dyslexia? Much of the time this type of research seems all too conflicting, and many believe that evidence-based research is the most valuable, since it is based on what has actually been proven to help. There truly ought to be a conversation on research-based programs vs. evidence-based programs.

This video is a great starting point. Evidence-based research means there is proven efficacy, while research-based simply indicates theoretical suggestions but does not provide evidence that the program is indeed effective. 

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Our children's reading is too important to be left to theoretical but unproven practices and methods.

Key Takeaways:

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Evidence-based means there is proven efficacy while research-based indicates their theoretical suggestions but does not provide evidence.
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We must replace anecdotal practices with those that are proven.
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Many theoretical research-based approaches when tested in the field prove to be ineffective.
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